In order for strawberries planted in the fall to develop well and bear fruit, you can sow the space between the rows with other crops.
What plants are suitable for this purpose? Let's consider several options.
Onion and garlic
Onions and garlic are good neighbors for strawberries, as they repel pests such as tuber moths, aphids and spider mites.
In addition, onions and garlic enrich the soil with nitrogen and potassium, which are necessary for the growth and flowering of strawberries.
Onions, garlic and leeks can be planted between the strawberry rows as they do not interfere with the growth of strawberry leaves. Other vegetables should be planted on the edge of the strawberry beds.
Daisies and calendula
Daisies and calendula are beautiful and useful flowers that also work well with strawberries. They attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and repel some pests such as mole crickets and slugs.
Daisies and calendula also improve the structure of the soil and decorate the area with their bright flowers.
Lettuce and spinach
Lettuce and spinach are green leafy vegetables that can be planted between strawberry rows in the fall. They do not compete with strawberries for nutrition and moisture, but rather create a favorable microclimate for them.
Lettuce and spinach also enrich the soil with nitrogen and phosphorus, which promote the development of the strawberry root system.
In addition, lettuce and spinach are tasty and healthy products that can be eaten fresh or added to salads.
Conclusion
When planting strawberries in the fall, you can use the space between the rows to grow other crops that will be beneficial to the strawberries and to the gardener.
Onions, garlic, daisies, marigolds, lettuce and spinach are examples of crops that do well with strawberries.
